Posts Tagged ‘Margaret McSweeney’
Chef Frank Stitt: "The Godfather of Southern Cuisine"
Chef Frank Stitt has created a constellation of outstanding restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama. Highlands Bar and Grill received its ninth consecutive James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Restaurant in America. His impressive culinary journey includes working in the kitchen with the highly acclaimed pioneer of farm-to-table, Alice Waters at Chez Panisse and spending time in…
Read MoreBetter Homes and Gardens: Bringing Everyone to the Table
Better Homes and Gardens has been “teaching America how to cook” for many generations and reaches 40 million readers. Nancy Wall Hopkins, Deputy Senior Food and Entertaining Editor recently shared some great tips and trends from the test kitchen at BHG. How fascinating to learn that Better Homes and Gardens has the oldest test kitchen…
Read MoreA Taste of Specialty Food Association
Whether you are a foodie or a food entrepreneur, it is always good to know about trends and products. In 2016, almost $130 billion in sales were recorded in the specialty food industry. Recently I attended the Specialty Food Business Summit and interviewed Phil Kafarakis, the new president of Specialty Food Association. He discusses the latest…
Read MoreTour of Time Inc Food Studios
Birmingham, Alabama has always been the home of my heart, and Southern Living has always been the heart of my home. Recently, I traveled back to the place of my childhood to tour the Time Inc Food Studios in Birmingham, Alabama. Nestled on a wooded hilltop, the studios are spacious and gracious. The Alabama white…
Read MoreNathalie Dupree: The Queen of Southern Cuisine
Nathalie Dupree is The Queen of Southern Cuisine. This award winning chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, television and radio host has done it all. During the Les Dames d’Escoffier conference in Washington, DC, Nathalie shared her thoughts, tips and recipes. But first Nathalie shares her Pork Chop Theory and the importance of women helping each other.…
Read MoreThe Chew's Chef Carla Hall
“Do what you love and everything else will follow.” Chef Carla Hall The award-winning Chef Carla Hall is an exuberant example of pursuing dreams with authentic heartfelt enthusiasm. We have all cheered for her on Bravo’s Top Chef and watched her on The Chew. Her love of cooking and sharing a meal now includes the role…
Read MoreTasting New Orleans: R'evolution with Chef John Folse
“My joy in life is to bring the story of Louisiana to the world.” Chef John Folse Chef John Folse exudes and exemplifies the hospitality of New Orleans. Growing up in a Cajun cabin in the swamplands of Louisiana, Chef Folse learned how to cook and appreciate the importance of sustainable sourcing through the “swamp…
Read MoreTasting New Orleans: Shaya
Mardi Gras is almost here. Let’s continue tasting New Orleans! What a delightful honor to interview the highly acclaimed Chef Alon Shaya at his modern Israeli restaurant, Shaya, which was awarded the 2016 James Beard Best New Restaurant of the Year. Shaya’s menu features favorite dishes such as Lutenitsa, a Bulgarian puree of roasted…
Read MoreTasting New Orleans: Breakfast at Brennan's
New Orleans is where it all begins…. Many of you know that Kitchen Chat is a way to honor my late father, who was an outstanding home chef. I regret not going into the kitchen with him to learn how to cook. He passed away 26 years ago. To celebrate what would have been my…
Read MoreThe Queen of Breakfast: Ina Pinkney
Ina Pinkney is the “Queen of Breakfast” and she will help you change the landscape of your breakfast table, just in time for the holidays. On a personal note, Ina Pinkney is truly a kind and delightful person. I first met her while attending the Women Chefs and Restauranteurs Conference in Los Angeles in April 2016.…
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